Okay so in 7 days I will be heading to NECC in San Antonio. I am extremely excited about the conference and the fact that again I will walk out ahead, with more knowledge than the cost of attending. This year I am excited because I have offered to blog about my experiences. So I am sure that my blog postings will go from four (4) to a number I have yet to figure out.

So what about this year? I am so excited to see the refresh of the NETS*T, last year I spent the entire year developing a new curriculum around the NETS*S, which would meet the needs of the 21st century learner. It was such an exciting project that allowed me to really implement not only our curriculum but also a lot of the 21st century skills. This next year, I am hoping to take the standards and create an extended rubric to show how the SRS teachers can meet the standards from the most basic level to the most advanced (or expert).

This will be my 3rd NECC, so let us take a walk down memory lane:

Last year at Atlanta, I learned so much about the different generations and educating Generation Y (or Net). The power of that learning allowed me to go back to SRS and learn about something even more profound, the four generational workplace. I am currently working on an article with my research about the generational workplace, my goal is to finish by NECC.

My first NECC was in San Diego, that year I learned about the value of professional development. I was able to return to SRS and implement Thursday Tea and Tuesday Toast, but also I was able to transcend my information to other technology coordinators through the creation of the TechTober Fest and the Spring Fling. I am still sharing that information today.

However, now I should get back to my year-end to do list. Check back for NECC updates.